As some of you know, I have realy be struggling at work recently due to a whole raft of issues. What I thought was going to be a relatively simple job to see me out to December, has turned into something that is affecting my entire life.
After talking to family, mentors, fellow staff and taking time out to think about what I want and what I am feeling, I have decided, it is in my best interest and the best interest of the children in my class that I take some time out from teaching. I have handed in my notice, broken my contract for the first time in my life and I feel awful, but I also feel relieved at the same time. I am more than happy to ask for help when I need it and to admit when I am out of my depth. I did both of these things and, unfortunately, nothing changed for me. The stress began to affect my home life until work was all I could think about and anxiety crept in. This decision is something I forced myself to consider from all angles and for a long time. I am not someone who likes to leave things undone or disappoint anyone and so it is with regret I pass on these complicated little beans to someone who is a little more fresh and can see them out for the rest of the year. I try to remind myself that time and space are healers and to always look up- I am blessed in so many ways and I can't let difficulties blind me to that fact. I appreciate the support I have recieved from all over the place, truly. Hopefully, once I rebuild my confidence in myself and my teaching I will dive back in but for now, I will keep thinking positive, keep my chin up and lean on those who love me the most.
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I met the lovely Chris on my Norway/Russia trip last year- camping, deer and lots of driving. He flew in to Sydney for a short visit this week and I just had to go and catch up.
Unfortunately for me, the Central Coast public transport decided to have a cow. After 4 hours travel on a rail replacement bus, I finally made it to Sydney Harbour and realised... there was no way I was getting home. SO, in the spirit of adventure, I booked myself into a hostel room overnight, the Sydney YHA and Chris and I hit the town. We did dinner and foudn a cheap pub crawl with fluro paint and eighteen year olds. Fun to watch, great time to spend with my travel buddy. Thanks for the fun big guy, see you in Canada eventually! I am the luckiest girl in the world! Technically, I was still supposed to be in the UK this time of year and so, when Steph bought 2x P!nk tickets last year, they were never going to be mine... surprise! She took me along and I will worship her forever. It was an incredible show, particularly considering she was performing on steroids due to bronchitis and, the very next show she had to cancel because she was too ill. She was incredible. I would pay to go and see her again in a heartbeat. She played old and new songs, even did a Gwen Stefani mash-up and there was plenty of singing along and dancing. Steph has gone and done a sweet thing, too. She bought Hayd and Nessa tickets to one of the make-up shows because Ness missed out. My family is awesome! |
AuthorMy home is Australia, with my family and their many, many animals. I have travelled all around the world with my family and by myself where I have made too many friends to count. Archives
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